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Feb. 12, 2025

S4E5 - Bookish Modesto Co-Owner, Will DeBoard (from Hughson)!

Will DeBoard, co-owner of Bookish in Modesto, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Hughson to launching a bookstore in Roseburg Square. Host Luis Urbano returns for a conversation filled with stories of soccer, journalism, and community-buildin

In this episode, we interview Will DeBoard, Co-Owner of Modesto’s newest independent bookstore, Bookish, located in the historic Roseburg Square. Will shares stories about growing up in Hughson, CA, including the unforgettable moment he scored a soccer goal during an earthquake. He also talks about his time as an English student at MJC, his career at the Modesto Bee, and how his wife and him started Bookish. We also hear more about Bookish opening day back in April 4, 2024, and the events the bookstore is hosting for the community.

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